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It's the middle of Tuesday afternoon, and I should be playing World of Warcraft. I intended to be playing it; I preordered the Collector's Edition ages ago. However, because I love the game soundtrack, the behind-the-scenes DVD and a few other perks, I chose to go hard-copy instead of digital. And now, as I wait more than twelve hours after the launch of the game, I pay for it. Seriously, though, I'm not all that upset. I knew I ran this risk when I decided to go for the … [Read more...]
I've just completed my second year of PAX East and once again, I'm overwhelmed and exhausted when I think about summing up my experience. I may not have gotten to spend as much time as I liked on the go (seasonal allergy headaches and dehydration are an angry combination) but isn't that always the way of cons? The experience was still overwhelmingly positive and again, next year I want to spend even more time peeling the PAX onion of experiences. I made it a point to catch one panel. … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving (US) is quickly approaching. You probably have your own customs and traditions: the food you eat, the people you gather with, the TV you watch (Aww! The marching band is clearly freezing, bless their little hearts!). However, I realized there's another Thanksgiving tradition, a fairly recent one, that is actually tailor-made for the skills of geeks. Yep, I'm talking about Black Friday. Why give it a try? For years, I scoffed at Black Friday. "Why would I stay up all … [Read more...]
I've mentioned this before, but Harmonix and I go way back. If it's a game that involves rhythm, music and orbs flying towards me, chances are I'll like it. Thus, it's probably not a surprise that yesterday the FedEx truck pulled up with a long, thin box containing Rock Band 3 and the new keyboard controller. My Rock Band setup is kind of a motley assortment. I'll be honest - I never got used to the Rock Band guitar controller, so I still use two wireless Guitar Hero 3 controllers. … [Read more...]
Last weekend I went to a World of Warcraft party. I kept wanting to call it a LAN party, but that's not really accurate; still, it was a bunch of people and their computers, in a house, having a good time. Really, it was a fantastic party, and I realized that many of the features that made it great can be applied to any setting. So, if you're planning a video-game marathon, a geek gathering or just a regular old party, here's a few tips to set it apart: Eat Like Grown-Ups At the … [Read more...]
I've always loved video games, but growing up I was often behind the curve. I had a Commodore64 and a ColecoVision when I was very young, but hit a lull in home entertainment until I had a GameGear at age 10. In the middle, I was obsessed with my friends' Nintendos (one actually gave me hers years later, and I still have it) and Segas (received one as a present in 1997, and it was still amazing). However, by the time I had those consoles, most kids my age had moved on to Nintendo64 and … [Read more...]
Looking for an inexpensive, geeky gift this holiday season? Whether you're playing Secret Santa or looking to fill some stockings, here's 10 geeky gifts at or under $10, and guaranteed to thrill a geek down to their toe socks. Doctor Who Cell Phone Alert Charm, $9.99, ThinkGeek - Maybe you have to leave your phone on silent, or maybe you're like me and eventually tune out whatever ring tone you have. Stick this little Dalek nearby (you can attach him to bags and the like) and he will … [Read more...]
The year was 2002. I was the last one in my circle of friends to be informed of a little mini-craze that was sweeping arcades across the nation, or at least the ones in larger cities: Dance Dance Revolution. After being assured of its awesomeness, we headed to the local arcade, where apparently they had not only DDR, but other weird games from Asia as well. And there, the Bemani collective blew my mind. … [Read more...]
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